Margaret M. DuCharme, nee Ploederl, of the town of Farmington, passed
away peacefully on her 96th birthday, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, at The
Kathy Hospice. She was born on Aug. 21, 1917, in Manitowoc to Joseph and
Rosemary Ploederl.

On Sept. 21, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lovell “Red” DuCharme
in Los Angeles. Red predeceased March 13, 1997, after more than 56 years
of marriage.

For more than 40 years, Margaret worked at Serigraph, Inc., retiring at
the age of 82.

She enjoyed all of the big family gatherings held at her home throughout
the years. Margaret was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and later a
proud grandmother and great-grandmother who took delight in being around
her family.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one
daughter, Bonnie, one grandson, Bobby Hoch, one great-grandson, Ryan
Hoch and one sister, Oriet.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Aug. 23 at 5
p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 8883 Forest View Road, Kewaskum.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church only on Friday
from 2-4:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Masses or memorials to The Kathy Hospice or The
Threshold Sheltered Workshop are appreciated.

Margaret’s family would like to offer special thanks to the staff at The
Kathy Hospice, especially Katie, Christel, Amber, Sr. Donna and Debbie
for their tender care for Mom and the family.

The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. Online
guestbook and condolences available at
www.schmidtfuneralhome.com.